1984 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1996 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1996 Lotus Elise is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1996 Lotus Elise. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1996 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 945 kg more than 1996 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lotus Elise. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1996 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 1996 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lincoln Mark VII | 1996 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Lincoln | Lotus |
Model | Mark VII | Elise |
Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2310 mm |